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Emergency membrane repair/Phase 1 completion (pre-Phase 2 work), Day 8

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Weather: 27°C, mostly sunny
Workers onsite: 7

Work done today:

  • Fencing added to protect patio near existing protective barrier for trees
  • Fencing added around the C can
  • Safety sign erected on east side of driveway entrance
  • Further clearing of the Phase 1 area in front of the 244 building, including stripping and removal of membrane
Fencing on right added to protect patios, due to narrow pathway leading to easement.
Fencing added around C can, possibly to protect the wooden blocks supporting the one end.
Basic site rules sign. These are for the workers, not residents.
The expanded and mostly cleared area in front of the 244 building.
This planter next to the 248 building still needs to be removed, as the work area comes up to the edge of the 248 building.
Fun Fact 1: This drain was underneath the planter to the right of the 244 building entrance. It was clogged full of dirt and useless. A new drain (outside the planter) will be put in that will alleviate water pooling.
Fun Fact 2: A lot of the patios are half concrete/half wood. This was done to save money at the time of construction. The wood part is where the “hole” is in this photo.

Emergency membrane repair/Phase 1 completion (pre-Phase 2 work), Day 7

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Weather: 21°C, mostly sunny
Workers onsite: At least 4

NOTE: The expansion of the work area in front of the 244 building means that the sidewalk and stairs leading to the hospital pathway is now closed until further notice.

Work done today:

  • Additional removal of pavers, aeration mat and more from the Phase 1 area in front of the 244 building
  • Additional clean-up in emergency repair area between the 240 and 244 buildings

Issues addressed (after being raised by council):

  • Temporary steps added to fire exits of 240 and 244 buildings in construction areas
  • Irrigation piping left on easement has been moved to the central courtyard
  • Removed membrane has been moved from being piled in the courtyard to the large waste bin

Note: Depending on need, two additional parking stalls may be unavailable in the Visitor Parking. Currently, 16 stalls are unavailable, so this could temporarily rise to 18. There are 21 stalls available as of this writing.

The expanded work area in front of the 244 building.
Makeshift steps for the 240 fire exit.
Makeshift step for the 244 fire exit.
The stairs and path shown are closed until further notice.

Emergency membrane repair/Phase 1 completion (pre-Phase 2 work), Day 6

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Weather: 22°C, partly sunny
Workers onsite: At least six

Work done today:

  • Phase 1 final area was further cleared today
  • The planter on the right side of the 244 building entrance and its tree were removed
  • Pavers were removed from much of the area and have now been stacked temporarily in the central courtyard on pallets
  • The parking curbs in the area have been removed and temporarily stacked in a planter from earlier Phase 1 work, between the 244 and 248 buildings

As of Saturday, May 9th:

  • Access to the stairs leading to the hospital pathway remains OPEN. This could change when work resumes on Monday.
  • The fire exit door from the 244 building is now clear (but still inside the construction area)
  • The fire exit door on the 240 building still has a large drop-off.
  • The emergency repair area remains CLOSED to pedestrian access.
  • Visitor parking currently:
    • 21 stalls available, including two accessible
    • 16 stalls unavailable, including one accessible
244 fire exit is no longer blocked, but is still inside the construction area.
Phase 1 area showing pavers, some aeration mats, planter and tree removed.
Aeratyion mat removed from in front of 244 building.
Cleared area, looking south.

Emergency membrane repair (pre-Phase 2 work), Day 5

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Weather: 19°C, cloudy
Workers onsite: At least five

Work done today:

  • Temporary fencing has been put in place for the completion of Phase 1 work in front of the 244 building
  • Removal of paver stones has begun in the affected area
  • The C can (office/storage) has been moved from the central courtyard next to the 248 building. It will remain there until Phase 2 is completed.

Other items:

  • Membrane and sealant has been delivered

Some issues of concern have been found and council is following up on these. These include:

  • Inadequate access from the 244 fire exit in case of emergency (see photo below)
  • Inadequate access from the 240 fire exit in case of emergency (see photo below)
  • Removed irrigation piping not cleared from property
Membrane and sealant has arrived for the repair work between the 240 and 244 buildings.
The C can in its new location next to the 248 building.
Close-up view of the concrete slab between the 244 and 240 buildings.
Paver stones being removed from last part of Phase 1 area. The fire exit is being obstructed.
Fire exit for Building 240. There is now a large drop-off when exiting.

Access update to the complex, May 8, 2026

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UPDATE: Some issues have been identified and updates added to the post.

I thought it might be useful to update the current state of access for the complex, due to the construction taking place. Some of this is based on conversations with the onsite foreman.

Please obey all signs and barriers for your own safety!

Building 248: No restrictions. The Prostar C-can (office/first aid/supply area) has been moved from the central courtyard to the driveway next to the 248 building.

Building 244: The exit located to the right of the main entrance (when standing outside) is temporarily closed as pavers are removed from in front of it. As this also a fire exit, it will be made accessible for emergency use only by the end of today, May 8th. UPDATE: This was not done and is being investigated by council. The main entrance is open but with a restricted path due to work on completion of Phase 1.

Building 240: The exit located on the south of the building is currently for emergency use only, as it leads directly into the construction area between 240 and 244. This will re-open once a temporary path is re-established through the construction area (no ETA yet, but should be soon). UPDATE: Having checked, there is now a significant drop-off from the exit to the concrete slab. This is also being followed up on by council.

Staircase to hospital pathway: This will be temporarily closed as work on completion of Phase 1 continues. It is currently open and will remain open until at least Monday, May 11th.

Allen Street staircase: Currently available for exiting the 244 building, but no access around the east side of the building until a temporary path through the construction area is created.

Heritage Courtyard: Gates in the protective fencing are to allow for watering and access to the other side of the courtyard. Residents are not to stay in or use the area inside the protective barriers, as this is a violation of New Westminster bylaws.

Parkades: Unaffected.

Keep checking back for updates. I am working to keep information as fresh and complete as possible.